Ivan Toney heading to Saudi Arabia after Brentford accept Al-Ahli bid
The 28-year-old England forward is out of contract at the end of the season
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Your support makes all the difference.Brentford have accepted a £40m offer from Al-Ahli for Ivan Toney.
England forward Toney has attracted interest from Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, but is now set for a medical ahead of completing a move to the Saudi Pro League outfit.
The 28-year-old has one year left on his Brentford deal and has yet to feature in a Bees matchday squad this season ahead of a potential move away from West London.
Al-Ahli have also reportedly agreed a deal with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, but it is uncertain if signing Toney will affect their move for the Nigeria forward.
Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on a season-long loan.
The PA news agency understands Arsenal’s move for the 35-year-old Cherries captain is a straight switch with no obligation or option to buy.
The new Gunners signing said: “To all the supporters of Arsenal, I’d just like to say I’m one more fan here. My dream has come true, I’m really happy.
“Depend on me, I’ll give more than 100 per cent to give everything for Arsenal.”
Neto’s arrival in north London has allowed England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to complete a permanent switch to Southampton.
Ramsdale, 26, who played for Bournemouth earlier in his career, has signed a four-year contract at St Mary’s and told the club website: “I’m absolutely delighted. The way the manager (Russell Martin) wants to play, the way he was when I spoke to him, he was just full of so much enthusiasm.
“I’d never met him before, but he made me feel about eight feet tall, which is just what you want.
“Coming back down to the south coast as well for me and my family, it would be an easier transition than most, so I feel like I can hit the ground running.”
Ramsdale made 89 appearances for Arsenal after joining from Sheffield United and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said: “Aaron has been a top professional since joining in 2021 and has made many contributions during his time with us.
“We thank Aaron for everything he gave to Arsenal and we wish him and his family the best of health, success and happiness in his new opportunity with Southampton.”
Napoli announced the signing of Scott McTominay from Manchester United, who themselves landed 18-year-old Malian midfielder Sekou Kone, who will initially be supported by the club’s academy as he settles in.
Wolves have signed another England goalkeeper with Sam Johnstone joining from Crystal Palace on a four-year contract, with the 31-year-old costing a reported £10m fee.
Fabio Silva heads out on his fourth loan spell from Molineux to join La Liga Las Palmas for the remainder of the campaign.
Central defender Maxence Lacroix, 24, has reunited with former Bundesliga boss Oliver Glasner after leaving Wolfsburg and signing a five-year deal with Palace.
James Ward-Prowse is undergoing a medical at Nottingham Forest ahead of a season-long loan deal from West Ham, PA understands.
The move will free up space in the Hammers’ squad to bring in long-time target Carlos Soler from Paris St Germain on a permanent deal.
Everton striker Neal Maupay has joined Marseille on loan for the 2024-25 season, with the French club having an obligation to buy the 28-year-old at the end of the campaign.
Maupay spent last season on loan at his former club Brentford, who have allowed midfielder Frank Onyeka to join Bundesliga Augsburg on a season-long loan – subject to international clearance.
Travelling in the other direction across the channel is midfielder Orel Mangala, who joins the Toffees on a season-long loan from Lyon, becoming the sixth summer signing at Goodison Park.
Brentford have also welcomed 18-year-old full-back Jayden Meghoma from Southampton, who has signed a four-year contract with a club option to extend the deal by an additional two years.
Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry has joined Blackburn on a season-long loan. The 19-year-old joined the Seagulls on a four-year contract in July after leaving Arsenal.
Aston Villa have signed Yeimar Mosquera from Orsomarso, and the Colombia Under-20 centre-back will immediately join Real Union on loan.
Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka has moved to Leeds from Fortuna Dusseldorf for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around £3.5m.
The 25-year-old, who scored 10 goals in 91 games for Dusseldorf after arriving from J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale in 2021, featured in all four of Japan’s matches at the 2022 World Cup and has won 27 caps.
Rangers winger Scott Wright has signed a three-year deal at Sky Bet League One outfit Birmingham for an undisclosed fee.
Brighton’s Jeremy Sarmiento will aim to earn promotion from the Championship for a second straight campaign after joining Burnley on a season-long loan.
Attacking midfielder Kasey Palmer joined Hull from Coventry on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, while Preston brought in Josh Bowler on loan from Nottingham Forest for the remainder of the campaign.
Tammy Abraham, who has earned 11 senior caps for England, is also on the move after joining AC Milan on loan from Roma.
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